Melt Shop Lead: Safe, High-Quality Steel Production

JSW Steel Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel Limited is seeking an experienced Melt Supervisor to lead Melt Shop production, including scrap handling, EAF/LMF operations, and refractory processes. You will supervise welding, melting, and refining activities to ensure safe, efficient steelmaking and high product quality.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to safety policies, and collaboration with maintenance to diagnose and resolve operational issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of supervisory and production experience in electric arc furnace steelmaking and ladle metallurgical furnace operations.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of metallurgy and steelmaking principles.
• Broad understanding of melt shop operations, including scrap mix composition, carbon and oxygen practices, and alloy calculations for producing various carbon steel grades.
• Experience with scrap quality control, EAF operations, and preventive maintenance of melt shop equipment, including cranes.
• Ability to support troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and maintenance repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate personnel and materials to safely and efficiently produce high-quality steel
• Supervise production employees involved in scrap loading, handling, melting, and steel refining operations
• Train, coach, and direct employees on melt shop operating procedures and proper equipment use
• Ensure completion of all required production, safety, and supervisory reports
• Actively support and enforce all safety policies and procedures within the area of responsibility
• Participate in accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to support equipment reliability and assist in diagnosing operational issues

Skills

Supervisory experience

Production experience

Metallurgy knowledge

EAF operations

LMF operations

Safety and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

JSW Steel Limited is seeking an experienced Melt Supervisor to lead Melt Shop production, including scrap handling, EAF/LMF operations, and refractory processes. You will supervise welding, melting, and refining activities to ensure safe, efficient steelmaking and high product quality.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to safety policies, and collaboration with maintenance to diagnose and resolve operational issues.